Substance Abuse Counselor (TEAP) with FULL CASAC

Position Function

Implements and maintains an effective Trainee Employee Assistance Program (TEAP), in compliance with the Department of Labor (DOL) and management directives, emphasizing substance abuse awareness, prevention, staff training, and networking with community resources.

Schedule

Full-Time TEAP Specialist with a Full CASAC (Full-Time = 44 hrs./week for this position).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Makes assessments of all students to determine those who might require interventions due to substance use
• Conduct individual and group counseling for students who may require interventions
• Participate in the orientation of new students during the Career Preparation Period
• Ensure all students who test positive for drugs are retested within the 45-day Probationary Period
• Provide follow-up counseling to students who have completed TEAP to encourage and prevent relapses
• Provide prevention education training to student employees during all phases of the Job Corps program
• Conduct in-service training sessions with both staff and students in all areas related to substance use and abuse
• Collaborate with the Recreational department in developing leisure time activities and incentives to reinforce an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle
• Recommend medical separations with reinstatement for students who require alcohol and other drug treatments
• Act as a liaison between center and agency resources and referral contacts
• Maintain confidential reports and records on all referrals and cases

Note: This job description is not all-inclusive. You will perform all other assigned duties as required to ensure that on-going business needs are being met.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to design, develop, and implement a program for intervention and abuse, related to alcohol and other drugs
• Proficient in training staff and students on the signs, symptoms, early warning signs, and identification of alcohol and other drug uses and abuse, and the disease of alcohol and drug dependency
• Demonstrated ability to assess student's need for inpatient/outpatient substance abuse treatment and, when appropriate, coordinate access to these services
• Demonstrated ability to assist students receiving drug and alcohol treatment in developing and maintaining social support networks, and self-help support groups
• Proven track record of developing trusting relationships to enhance successful substance abuse outcomes, by educational, behavioral, and motivational interventions

Educational Requirements

• MUST HAVE State Alcohol and Drug Counselor certifications as Substance Abuse Counselor with FULL CASAC
• Two years of related experience
• Valid New York State drivers license with an acceptable driving record

Benefits

• Medical Coverage with Reduced Rates for Employees
• Dental, and Vision
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Long-Term, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance (dismemberment, dislocation, or fracture) on, or off the job
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance (supplements your medical plan)
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Free access to our Weight and Cardio Rooms, and low-cost meals from our dining hall ($3.00 per meal) daily